Horsham Nostalgia: 2007 students took on project as Radio Weald went live

The pupils from year eight to 12 embarked on an ambitious project to run their own school radio station to enrich the curriculum.

The programmes were a mixture of live and pre-recorded shows and included science debates, an interactive vote for the favourite figure of the 20th century and music from local bands.

Year 12 student Sam Harman, 17, said: “It has really helped with my music technology skills which I am studying at the moment as well as loads of basic life skills, from communication to working with other people.”

Year eight student Georgie Sweeney, 13, said: “I have learned a lot about team work and time management.”

The school believes that the project helps with student self esteem, student voice and student motivation as well as applying a sense of reality to much of the learning.

The broadcast included a special programme on the school’s Africa Project charity and a Grease musical as well as commercial music and competitions.

The rest of the school also made Radio Weald part of their lessons.

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